Shelby 4, Lincolnton 1 -- The Shelby junior American Legion squad evened its division record at 4-4 (4-6 overall) with a win over Lincolnton Tuesday night at Keeter Stadium/Veterans Field.

Caleb Burnham and Jalen Byrd combined on a four-hitter on the mound for Shelby. Burnham got the win with six innings of work, allowing three hits, striking out seven and walking only two. Byrd allowed one hit in a single inning of scoreless relief.

Burnham helped his own cause at the plate with two hits. Alec Bivins and Matt Bridges both supplied RBI doubles for the victors. Bradley Evans also drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.